Madison Dog

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the griddle.
2. 2
   Make one slit about 1/2-inch thick down the side of each hot dog.
3. 3
   Fill the each slit with 1-ounce of the grated cheese.
4. 4
   Wrap three slices of the blanched bacon tightly around each cheese filled hot dog.
5. 5
   Place the hot dogs on the hot griddle.
6. 6
   Weigh down each hot dog using either a waffle iron or some other weight.
7. 7
   Remove the weight every 2 to 3 minutes to turn the hot dog.
8. 8
   Place the weight back on the hot dog and continue to cook until all four sides are seared, about 8 to 10 minutes total cooking time.
9. 9
   Smear a tablespoon of the mustard and relish on each hot dog bun.
10. 10
    Remove the hot dogs from the griddle and place in the hot dog buns.